Duke Windsor’s Paintings of Juicy Burgers Inspire More Than Hunger
Maybe it was the Marine Corp that taught Duke Windsor the discipline to finish over 25 hand-painted still life scenes in just a few months for a recent art exhibit. Or it could have been his love of painting in his studio and treading into some unfamiliar territory. Born and raised in Texas, Windsor’s first...
Oceanside CA Things To Do: Surfing, Shopping, History and Food
World class surfing, craft beers and many outdoor activities are just a few things to enjoy in Oceanside, California. Located about 40 miles from San Diego International Airport in the North County of San Diego. It’s the perfect area to get your Southern California dreaming underway. I must admit, when I think of Oceanside, what comes to my...
San Diego’s Project New Village Is No Ordinary Fish Story
Pictured: N. Dian Moss | Photo credit: M’L’iss Hinshaw What do food justice and fish have in common? Plenty. San Diego, California, with its postcard beaches, has an underserved Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) population in an older part of the city, and a coordinated project is serving this group from the sea to...
Freddie’s California Caramels and the Greek Influence
What does caramel candy made in California have to do with Greece? Plenty! When Fred Georggin started his caramel making business in San Diego, Greek roots played a big part. Fred’s father grew up in Kapsia Village in the Peloponnesian mountains and eventually moved to Southern California. His mother’s side of the family were already in Los...
Booboo’s Sweet Potato Pies Bring a Taste of Home to Southern California
The Southern staple of sweet potato pie brings more to the table than pumpkin pie. And not just at Thanksgiving in San Diego. The sign, Booboo’s Sweet Potato Pies, caught my eye at the farmer’s market. Humm, sweet potato pies in Southern California? My interest was piqued, and I decided to find out more. ...
The Cookie I Discovered On My Visit To New Mexico
The shape and design of the cookie immediately caught my attention. After just one bite, I was even more intrigued because it was like no other cookie I’d ever tasted before. I was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and this biscochito cookie just happens to be the state’s official cookie. Biscochito cookies are a long-time tradition...
River Cruising Through The Netherlands and Belgium
I saw the AMA Waterways ship moored early at the dock in Amsterdam and stepped on board. It was just the beginning of sailing for 7 days with tulip and chocolate anticipation. Seven days ahead of river cruising and I was ready to partake of as much as possible, and why not? It was vacation...
7 San Diego Hidden Gems
San Diego is a top tourist destination and these 7 informal and friendly activities need to be on your radar. Sure, there are many popular tourist spots but these chosen places around San Diego County may surprise you. In fact, you’ll want to return and explore more in the uncrowded and inexpensive attractions. Take in...
Kitchens For Good Cooks Up Change
My article was published in the Food Wine Travel Magazine winter 2020 issue. Unfortunately, single articles cannot be downloaded, so this is the best copy for my site. If you’d like to move the slide to page 72 you’ll find the article. Thanks for understanding.
Barrio Logan, San Diego-Food and Arts with Mexican Roots
Las Cuatro Milpas Get there early and forget your diet, my friend told me. Lunchtime at Las Cuatro Milpas on Logan Avenue is known for long lines and authentic Mexican food in San Diego. Waiting in line is worth it because once inside, aromas of home-cooked Mexican food take over the senses. The menu is...
Jerusalem Mediterranean Grill-Kosher in Las Vegas
I figured I’d order a Greek salad when my husband said we were going to a Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. Little did I know my previous experiences with Mediterranean food were about to be expanded. Away from the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, and noticeably without the glitz and glamour, we drove into a small...
Knott’s Berry Farm and the Boysenberry Festival
A Southern California berry is celebrated at Knott’s Berry Farm with a sweet annual festival. The boysenberry is one of a kind which makes juicy jam and pies, so it’s fitting to honor this prized fruit. The Boysenberry What really is a boysenberry? The berry may look like a blackberry, but it’s a cross between...
